§ 31. Sir R. Russellasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications if he will give a general direction to the Post Office Corporation to arrange with the Central Electricity Generating Board to obtain electric current from junction boxes of the mains supply for their contractors who need light and power for carrying out underground work in residential streets, instead of compelling them to use the engines of lorries to generate their own current, thus adding to traffic and aircraft noise from which many residents already suffer.
§ Mr. ChatawayNo, Sir. This would not be a suitable subject for a general direction.
§ Sir R. RussellIn that case, will the Minister request the Post Office to do what I have asked? Is it not ridiculous that electricity generators should be used 943 in residential streets, causing noise and pollution, when the mains supply is available?
§ Mr. ChatawayI am sure that the Post will take note of my hon. Friend's suggestion.